Rice University Recreation Center

2026 Summer Specialty Classes coming to you: Beginner Salsa and Busy Bodies! Take a deeper dive into your personal health, and have a little fun along the way, with our Specialty Classes.

Class descriptions below. ⬇️⬇️ Use the link in our bio to register if you’re ready!

🟧BEGINNER SALSA🟧
Ready to move, groove, and heat up the dance floor? Our Beginner Summer Salsa Specialty Class is the perfect way to add rhythm to your summer nights. Whether you’re flying solo or bringing a partner, you’ll be dancing in no time.

Session: June 1-25
Dates/Times: Mondays and Thursdays, 6:30-7:25 p.m.
Location: MPR 1
Price: $125

🟩BUSY BODIES🟩
Interested in maintaining a strong, mobile body as you age? Busy Bodies focuses on helping you improve balance, strength, and mobility, so you can live an active, pain free life!

Session: May 27 - August 17
Dates/Times: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays; 9-10 a.m.
Location: MPR 1
Price: $150

In observance of Memorial Day, the Recreation Center will be closed on Monday, May 25. We’ll resume Summer Recess Hours on Tuesday, May 26. 🦉💙

Your summer workout plans just got better! Our Summer 2026 Group Exercise schedule will run from May 26 until Aug. 7. Classes will not be held on the following dates: June 19, June 29 - July 3.

All GX classes are free for members! Use the link in our bio or visit recreation.rice.edu/gec to learn more. 🤍💙

🎓COMMENCEMENT HOURS🎓 The building will be closing at 5 p.m. and both pools will close at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 9. We will resume Summer Recess Hours on Sunday, May 10.

Starting Saturday, May 2, Rice Rec will operate under Recess Hours through the summer! Be sure to check the top of our website, recreation.rice.edu, for any updates. 🦉💙

Hey Rice faculty and staff ➡️ join Richard Baker and the Employee Health and Well-Being team for a low-impact, accessible, group exercise class for April’s Wellness Wednesday! Use the link in our bio to RSVP. 🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♂️

Summer Learn to Swim dates are here! Registration is OPEN for Session 1 and Saturday lessons. Use the link in our bio or visit recreation.rice.edu/gsl to learn more!